What type of property is 50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH?

50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH?

50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH last sold for £181,500 in December 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £95,000 in February 2012, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH?

Across 2 sales between February 2012 and December 2024, 50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH rose from £95,000 to £181,500, a change of £86,500. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH have?

The current EPC rating for 50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH?

50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH heated?

The latest EPC at 50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH?

50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH is in council tax band C.

Where is 50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH located?

50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH?

Police records around 50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH?

The closest primary school to 50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH is Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School (633m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Belmont Community School (798m).

What transport links are near 50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH?

The closest bus stop to 50 Kirkstone Drive, DH1 1AH is Grange Court, 107m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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50 Kirkstone Drive, Durham, DH1 1AH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 50 Kirkstone Drive

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

50 Kirkstone Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 1AH). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£174/sq ft) was about 25.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £181,500 in December 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Dec 2011

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

45%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 50 Kirkstone Drive, Durham, DH1 1AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

50 Kirkstone Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

50 Kirkstone Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£181,500

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

3 December 2024Most recent
£181,500
+91.1%over 12 years
10 February 2012
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 1AH: £192,500 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in DH1 1AH

On the street

Versus other Kirkstone Drive homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 50 Kirkstone Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,871

Street avg £1,552

Strongly above

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Durham district page.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Grange Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DH1 1AH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 1AH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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